Before the start of the school year, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued new guidelines for the public school classroom. A specific book, the Bible, would be required in Oklahoma classrooms and included in the school’s curriculum. This book’s mandatory requirement violates the United States Constitution and has already been challenged by many school districts….
Reflections on Local Attacks on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
In recent years, Oklahoma, like many other states, has seen unprecedented incursions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by government leaders. This comes after several opponents of DEI sparked claims that public school curricula are divisive and discriminatory. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order banning public funds from…
